FM Preview: Manchester United v Newcastle United 26 Nov 2011

Last updated : 25 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester United v Newcastle United fixture

Newcastle United face a trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Magpies will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 46 and win only 9 of the 74 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2010, with Manchester United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 19 Apr Newcastle Utd. 0 - 0 Man. Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Mon 16 Aug Man. Utd. 3-0 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 04 Mar Newcastle Utd. 1 - 2 Man. Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 17 Aug Man. Utd. 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 23 Feb Newcastle Utd. 1 - 5 Man. Utd. Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 12 Jan Man. Utd. 6 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2006/2007 Mon 01 Jan Newcastle Utd. 2 - 2 Man. Utd. Premiership

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Magpies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Magpies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 14 goals for and 13 against.

Manchester United's total of 29 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Newcastle United's total of 25 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester United 6 5 1 0 10 2 16
Newcastle United 6 3 1 2 12 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Red Devils. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester United Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Newcastle United 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here